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Idasailor performance rudders Randy Shanks at 8:55am 08.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 2/1041 Has anyone tried the new idasailor performance rudders on the 26M? If so how did they perform? Did
Fuel Magnets Brad Hoff at 10:07am 08.31.06 Big Boats 4/1169 Wondering if anyone has had any experience with fuel magnets? Is this just all hype or do they actua
Strictly Sail St. Pete Roll Call! Captain Bob at 10:16am 08.31.06 Smaller Boats 1/925 I heard a rumor that BoatBabe will be there.And I, ConchyJoe, will be there giving away really coo
How to keep Mast Vertical George H260 at 10:26am 08.31.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 15/1887 Need tips on keeping mast verticalYesterday, while under sail, the "T" bolt of the forestay popped
Hunter backup rudder system newly anonymous at 7:12am 08.31.06 Big Boats 1/1493 I just found out that Hunter is making a backup rudder system for the 38, 41 426. 44 and 46 for $750
C27 propeller shaft packing width Brian Stipak at 7:11am 08.31.06 Mid-Size Boats 1/1090 Can anyone tell me....What width shaft packing material for the propeller stuffing box does a C27
pointing with a catalina 400 larrys at 11:02am 08.31.06 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/989 asked this last year and had two responses. just bought new 135 north sail jib, I need to know if ex
taking on water under sail Steven M at 11:55am 08.31.06 Ask An Oday Owner 10/925 My trusty 22 is taking on water under sail. This started last year. Taking on about 2 gallons per ho
Need help deciding on a Daysailer djmeaney at 11:34am 08.31.06 Trailer Sailors 18/10023 What kind of Daysailer should I buy?After taking about 15 years off from sailing (got married and
What kind of Daysailer should I buy? djmeaney at 11:31am 08.31.06 Day Sailers 2/1297 After taking about 15 years off from sailing (got married and had a few kids) I finally repaired my
Mac 26S Trailer on a long haul? SeacretSailor at 2:53pm 08.31.06 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/1594 Hey guys, quick trailering question: I just bought a 1991 MacG 26S in Houston and will drive/traile
Is bottom paint required, etc...? charlyhound at 11:10pm 08.29.06 Ask All Sailors 9/1434 I have never owned a boat but just bought a little Hunter 19. I don't intend to sail it until next
120 amp alternator? John at 11:50pm 08.29.06 Big Boats 14/2002 I am currently cruising in my Hunter 38 and have a 40hp Yanmar with a 60amp alternator. I am finding
Is this a Columbia? (1) Jerry Jones at 12:11am 08.30.06 Columbia 3/1709 The registration says it's a 1975 Hunter 20. Hunter says no. No hull ID#. Someone said it looks like
34 citation swing keel missing john williams at 12:08am 08.30.06 Other Sailboats 0/825 I am looking for info on the swing keel that is supposed to be on this boat. Would love pics or draw
Adjustable backstay? Dick Westwood at 2:03am 08.30.06 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 3/2736 I sail a Cal 20. This off season's project: replace the standing rigging. It's been suggested that I
loose struts on a 91 catalina 42 George at 1:51am 08.30.06 Big Boats 1/1375 Diver indicated my struts wobble. I checked them myself and it's more like a click. no water seen in
rudder,skeg repair Silent Magic at 1:48am 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1659 I need to repair a fiberglass crack that runs top to bottom on leading edge of rudder post. Would li
Battery Cables Shippy at 3:16am 08.30.06 Ask All Sailors 23/1897 I need to learn all I can about battery cables, including sizing, installation and a good source to
Sailtime boat owners: Would you do it again? blockboy at 2:33am 08.30.06 Ask A Hunter Owner 0/1046 I am interesed in the opinions of the sailtime owner members, particularly those who are now selling

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Raymarine Evolution Wheel Pilot Install Closing Time at 4:03pm 06.11.21 Here is a diagram I made when planning my boats instrument system. I believe you can connect yo
Install Main Halyard H33.5 1994 Fred at 4:00pm 06.11.21 If my preliminary and simplistic calculations are correct then tipping the boat by 7 degrees should
Whisker pole for an O'Day 28 - which one (1) sail sfbay at 3:43pm 06.11.21 I see Forespar specifies a HD 7-15 #407101 for your O'Day 28 with a 12.08' J dimension Whisker Pole
Keeping the bugs out. rgranger at 3:39pm 06.11.21
Using a trolling motor on small boat scottstef at 3:25pm 06.11.21 New to the site, still a sailing newbie relatively as well, this is exactly the conversation I was
reefing blocks for oday 322 AlastairLC at 3:18pm 06.11.21 Theoretically it brings the tack and the clew down at the same time. Theoretically.
2 battery switches? sail sfbay at 3:12pm 06.11.21 Agree with Mike!!.........you need to perform a functionality test to confirm what each switch oper
Mast Raising Crazy Dave Condon at 2:32pm 06.11.21 You noted the location of the placement of the bridles. Generally many do not and the wires tension
H260 Rudder pivot hole not straight Crazy Dave Condon at 2:29pm 06.11.21 Private message coming your way but it should be straight thru. There is another thread under hunt
Whisker pole for an O'Day 28 - which one shemandr at 1:51pm 06.11.21 Uhhhmmm. So, we'll call light - medium winds under 18 Kts. That includes a typical sea breeze whic
Non-working Adler Barbour Cold Box Unit Tally Ho at 1:44pm 06.11.21 Got an air conditioner laying around ;-) 93F in Chicago today. cheers, Greg
reefing blocks for oday 322 Tally Ho at 1:42pm 06.11.21 This is the setup on my 322, except the end of the tack line comes back down from the cringle to th
12v Fridge/Freezer Tedd at 1:33pm 06.11.21 @ronhanson01 , Did you mean 1 A-h per hour? Amps per hour would be units of charge/time^2, or rate
reefing blocks for oday 322 (1) AlastairLC at 1:11pm 06.11.21 This is the setup on my 322, except the end of the tack line comes back down from the cringle to the
12v Fridge/Freezer seadaddler at 12:49pm 06.11.21 Costway/ edge star/ whynter are ones I have and almost as good as Engel but been happy and have Eng
12v Fridge/Freezer seadaddler at 12:38pm 06.11.21 There are many of these made by different names and Engel is the best but most $$$$$ I have one Enge
12v Fridge/Freezer ronhanson01 at 12:31pm 06.11.21 1amp per hr/avg
Genoa for a 1976 Hunter 25 DianaOfBurlington at 12:21pm 06.11.21 Best online resource I know of is sailwarehouse.com - they list your boat (and mine!) with all sail
reefing blocks for oday 322 Tally Ho at 12:21pm 06.11.21 Dave and Greg thank you for you responses. Greg I have watched a lot of your youtube videos. They
I am the Boat Battery Executioner. jeepbluetj at 12:20pm 06.11.21 I actually laughed out loud at the idea of a Honda genset on TomY's boat :) Dunno how FLA's are un

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